CMMC Compliance Resources

Plain-language guides, checklists, and templates covering CMMC 2.0, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST 800-171 for regulated businesses.

CMMC vs. NIST 800-171: Is CMMC 2.0 Replacing NIST 800-171?

CMMC 2.0 is not replacing NIST 800-171 — it enforces it. Here's how the two frameworks differ, what the DoD's Phase 2 pause means, and why both are active obligations now.

Espresso Labs Team

Jul 29, 2026